What age can my child start water polo at New Wave?

Flippa Ball begins in Year 2 with skill training and fun games. This leads into junior divisions U12, U14, U16, U18 and onto seniors. Children can start at any age from Year 2.

Does my child need to be a strong swimmer?

Players need to be able to tread water. A reasonable level of swimming is a prerequisite — specific water polo swim techniques are taught at the club.

Where does New Wave train?

New Wave will have a dedicated water polo pool at Wesley College as its home pool very soon. In the meantime, we train at St Hilda's and Leisurefit Booragoon.

When is the water polo season?

Summer season — Term 4 and Term 1. Registrations open August/September. AYC usually occurs in the April school holidays. Winter training runs in the off season.

What is WAJL and WASL?

WAJL is the WA Junior League and WASL is the WA Senior League — competitions run by Water Polo WA. New Wave is required to register all players with WPWA.

Yes. Women's and Men's senior teams in WASL. All welcome.

Training Schedule 2026/27 | New Wave Water Polo Club

Our summer season runs across Term 4 and Term 1 — outdoor pools, Perth sunshine, and active kids all summer. Weekly training runs Tue, Thu, Fri and Sat; game days are Mon, Wed and Sun.

Training Starts

September

Booragoon Fri 11 Sept · St Hilda's Tues 15 Sept

Matches Start

October

Seniors 14 Oct · Juniors 18 Oct

Leisurefit Booragoon

Friday night sessions

Training startsFri 11 Sept

No training (swim comp)Fri 4 Dec

Last sessionFri 11 Dec

St Hilda's Pool

Tues, Thurs & Sat sessions

Training startsTues 15 Sept

Last sessionSat 12 Dec

MonGame Day

Junior A grade matchesEvening · HPC

TueTraining

Junior training6:45–8:15pm · St Hilda's

WedGame Day

Senior matchesEvening · various locations

ThuTraining

Junior training6:45–8:15pm · St Hilda's

FriTraining

Senior juniors (U16/U18)7–8:30pm · Leisurefit Booragoon

SatTraining

Multiple sessions 1–4pm · St Hilda'sFlippa Ball 1–2:15pm · U12/U14 1–2:30pm · U18 & Seniors 2:30–4pm

SunGame Day

U12 & Junior B grade matchesAfternoon

Venues

St Hilda's Pool — Mosman Park · main training pool
Leisurefit Booragoon — Friday sessions
Wesley College — coming soon as our home pool

2026/27 Age Groups

U12 — born 2015 & 2016
U14 — born 2013, 2014 & 2015
U16 — born 2011, 2012 & 2013
U18 — born 2009, 2010 & 2011

Exact training start dates and team allocations confirmed after 2026/27 registrations close. Register your interest now and we'll be in touch as soon as details are locked in. Follow us on social media for updates.

What's On

Key club dates for the season ahead. Weekly WAJL & WASL match fixtures are published by Water Polo WA.

Sep2026

Season 5 Training Begins

Training starts Fri 11 September at Leisurefit Booragoon and Tues 15 September at St Hilda's Pool. See the Weekly Schedule for full session times.

Oct2026

WAJL & WASL Matches Start

Senior matches start Wed 14 October · Junior matches start Sun 18 October.

17Oct

Season Opener Social All Welcome

A relaxed social to kick off the 2026/27 season — players, families, coaches and supporters all welcome. Saturday 17 October 2026, 3:00pm at Como Bowling Club. See Events →

Dec2026

Magura Cup AYC Pathway

Junior tournament on the Road to the Australian Youth Championships.

Jan2027

Melville Duke Classic AYC Pathway

Junior tournament in the lead-up to AYC nationals.

Jan2027

WA State Championships State

18–22 January — the WA State Championships, a key fixture on the summer calendar.

Mar2027

Grand Finals Finals Weekend

Senior finals Saturday 20 March · Junior finals Sunday 21 March. The pointy end of the WAJL & WASL season!

Jul2027

National Development Carnival 13&U · Tasmania

The 13&U National Development Carnival (NDC), held in Tasmania each July — a national pathway opportunity for our younger players.

Dates and details are updated as they're confirmed. Follow us on social media for the latest.

Junior League A — Monday Season

Our Monday-night Junior League A runs a 14-round season across Term 4 and Term 1, with a mid-season break over the summer school holidays.

Round 1

Mon 19 Oct

Round 2

Mon 26 Oct

Round 3

Mon 2 Nov

Round 4

Mon 9 Nov

Round 5

Mon 16 Nov

Round 6

Mon 23 Nov

Round 7

Mon 30 Nov

Round 8

Mon 7 Dec

Round 9

Mon 14 Dec

Mid-season break · summer school holidays

Round 10

Mon 1 Feb

Round 11

Mon 8 Feb

Round 12

Mon 15 Feb

Round 13

Mon 22 Feb

Round 14

Mon 8 Mar

14 rounds played on Mondays (2026 dates Oct–Dec; 2027 dates Feb–Mar). No round on Mon 1 March (WA public holiday). Full weekly fixtures and match times published by Water Polo WA.

Junior League B — Sunday Season

Our Sunday Junior League B also runs a 14-round season across Term 4 and Term 1, with a mid-season break over the summer school holidays.

Round 1

Sun 18 Oct

Round 2

Sun 25 Oct

Round 3

Sun 1 Nov

Round 4

Sun 8 Nov

Round 5

Sun 15 Nov

Round 6

Sun 22 Nov

Round 7

Sun 29 Nov

Round 8

Sun 6 Dec

Round 9

Sun 13 Dec

Mid-season break · summer school holidays

Round 10

Sun 31 Jan

Round 11

Sun 7 Feb

Round 12

Sun 14 Feb

Round 13

Sun 21 Feb

Round 14

Sun 7 Mar

14 rounds played on Sundays (2026 dates Oct–Dec; 2027 dates Jan–Mar). No round on the long weekend around 28 Feb / 1 March. Full weekly fixtures and match times published by Water Polo WA.

Season Key Dates

Registration deadlines, public holidays, school holidays and major events to help you plan around the season. Water polo events are highlighted.

Tue 2 Sep2026/27 Registrations OpenRegistration

Wed 30 Sep🏁 Registrations Close — don't miss the deadlineRegistration

18–22 JanWA State ChampionshipsWater Polo

Mon 1 MarPublic Holiday (WA)Public Holiday

Sat 20 MarPort to Pub (open-water swim)Community

20–21 Mar🏆 Grand Finals — Seniors Sat 20 Mar, Juniors Sun 21 MarWater Polo

26–29 MarEasterPublic Holiday

30 Mar–3 AprAustralian Youth Championships — U14 & U18 (Brisbane)Water Polo

5–10 AprAustralian Youth Championships — U12 & U16 (Brisbane)Water Polo

10–27 AprWA School HolidaysSchool Holidays

2026/27 Season Schedule